Domestic Violence is Witnessed by Children Far More Than We Know
Imagine a child watches domestic violence going on between her parents. It’s not a stretch to think of how scary ...
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What If Attitudes Don’t Really Matter In Creating Change?
Attitude is everything, they say. What if I said, I don't think so? Consider this, as long as it remains inside ...
What is Social Inclusion
Social Inclusion has become a bit of a buzz-phrase in society today. “I’m not a racist, but…” has developed into ...
Does Putting Children in Jail Solve Anything?
During a single year, an estimated 2.1 million youth under the age of 18 are arrested in the United States. When ...
Nancy Humphreys Urges Political Activism for Social Workers
Scores of students and former students of the University of Connecticut’s School of Social Work gathered at the West Hartford ...
The Role of Marijuana in The Baby Boomer’s Revolution
Baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, lived in an era where experimentation with drug use was encouraged. The children ...
Social Work and Technology: Past, Present and Future
Social work has always used tools of the time period to help those in need. We are the helping hand, ...
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Interview with Students Against Violence Everywhere
Students Against Violence Everywhere In March 2013, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation declaring the month of April as National Child Abuse ...
Republican SCOTUS Deals Another Blow to Democracy
In past administrations, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has been known for its role in being one branch of ...
Nick Cannon Ignites a Conversation about Blackface
Comedian, Rapper, and talk show host, Nick Cannon, has been promoting his new album White People Party Music, and in ...
I am Getting My MSW, but I Do Not Want to be a “Social Worker”
As I finish up my first year in graduate school, I am reflecting on the reasons I chose to enroll ...
Seeing Beyond the Negative: How Understanding Culture Adds Perspective
Whilst working in local authority (Child Welfare Agency) as an auditor and conference chair, I have been involved in several ...
Forensic Social Work and Its Importance in the 21st Century
In reflecting on how my career has formulated, particularly in the fields of criminal justice, human services and social work, ...
Women Still Waiting for Equal Rights: We Need The ERA
By Rachel L. West Forty-two years ago this month, the United States Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and ...
Twitter Usage in Turkey Went Up After Being Banned
In the United States, many casual social media users shy away from twitter because they believe only celebrities use it. ...
Suicide and Depression: Using a Holistic Approach to Assessing Risk Factors
L'Wren Scott, famous fashion designer and girlfriend of Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger, was found hanging from a doorknob which ...
Cancer Biologists Can’t Solve Cancer by Themselves
The Problem Behind the Problem Cancer biologists cannot solve the cancer problem by themselves, nor can anyone else for that ...
In Defense of Justin Bieber and Other Child Celebrities
I was pretty unimpressed with the rather ugly responses to Justin Bieber's misdemeanours back in January. Sure, some of the ...
Dear Social Workers: Please Provide Reliable Sources to Back Up Your Arguments
A couple of weeks ago Social Work Helper’s founding editor, Deona Hooper, published a response to an article that appeared ...
Healing Our Most Dangerous Communities: Putting the ‘Social’ back in to Social Work
Last week, a British Court heard how Police Officer Keith Blakelock died in an estate in North London which was ...
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Ending the Therapeutic Relationship: Creative Termination Activities
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What Feelings Are In Your Heart: An Art Therapy Exercise for Kids
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Fast and Furious Star Paul Walker Died During Charity Event for Philippines Typhoon Victims
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The Biopsychosocial Perspective to Mental Health and Illness
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My Journey as a Teacher and the Future of Education
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